Espresso Ice Cubes (Easy Coffee Ice Cube Recipe)
These espresso ice cubes ensure your morning coffee stays cold without getting watered down. You can pour a shot of hot espresso over these ice cubes to rapidly cool the hot espresso or put them in your favorite coffee-based beverage!
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Equipment
- 1 espresso maker stovetop or fancy schmancy
- 1 large measuring cup
- 2 ice cube trays
Ingredients
- 8 oz espresso substitute strongly brewed coffee or cold brew
- 16 oz filtered water
Instructions
- Brew. Brew 8 ounces of espresso, or four double shots, and allow it to cool slightly.
- Dilute. Combine the 8 ounces of espresso with 16 ounces of filtered water in a large measuring cup.
- Portion. Pour the espresso mixture into ice cube trays, filling 3/4 of the way to leave room for expansion when the liquid freezes.
- Freeze. Freeze the trays for 8 hours, or until solid.
- Stash. Store the cubes in a ziptop bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes
Coffee Strength
Make your espresso ice cubes as strong or as diluted as you like! I like to use a 2:1 ratio of water to espresso, which means for every ounce of espresso, I add 2 ounces of water. You can freeze straight espresso, but keep in mind that you will likely be adding them to coffee-based beverages, so the flavor will be strong. Drinks to Use Your Espresso Ice Cubes In: Try putting your espresso ice cubes in these reader favorite recipes:- iced cortado - not as much milk as a cappuccino, but more than a latte!
- iced americano - tried and true mix of water and espresso!
- seasonal berry lattes - try a fun and flavorful latte made with berry infused simple syrups! This strawberry latte, blueberry latte, or blackberry latte are all favorites of mine!
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 14mgVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
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Keyword: coffee, espresso, ice cubes